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Thursday lineup vs. Texas, roster moves

The Royals host Texas tonight at 7:10. Kansas City made the following roster moves on Thursday:

Right-handed pitcher Greg Holland was recalled from Triple-A Omaha. Holland was 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA and two saves in 13 games for the Storm Chasers. He posted 27 K’s in 21.2 IP while limiting opponents to a .176 batting average.

Right-handed pitcher Robinson Tejeda was activated from the 15-day D.L. (right shoulder inflammation). Tejeda made five rehab appearances with Omaha, allowing one unearned run in 6.0 innings.

Outfielder Jarrod Dyson was optioned to Omaha. The speedy Dyson was used primarily as a pinch-runner, getting just 24 at bats, but stealing nine bases during his stint with KC.

Pitcher Jeremy Jeffress was also optioned to Omaha. The right-handed reliever was 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA in 14 outings with Kansas City.

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